Most popular girl names in the 90s in Washington, D.C.

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Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in the 90s in Washington, D.C. using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by number of babies born in Washington, D.C. from 1990 to 1999.

Note: The Social Security Administration collects data on baby names with a binary understanding of sex and gender. Stacker understands that names aren't inherently gendered and will continue to look for opportunities in our coverage to demonstrate that.

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#50. Grace

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#50. Grace

Grace is a name of Latin origin meaning "gracious".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 222
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 269 (#17 most common name, +21.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #81
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 39,819

#49. Maria

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#49. Maria

Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 223
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#81 (tie) most common name, -46.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #45
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 70,856

#48. Tiara

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#48. Tiara

Tiara is a name of Latin origin meaning "crown".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 230
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 119 (#81 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #178
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 10,656

#47. Melissa

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#47. Melissa

Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 234
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 35 (#253 most common name, -85.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #30
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 89,967

#46. Maya

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#46. Maya

Maya has several possible origins and meanings. It may be a derivation of Maia, an ancient goddess of Greek mythology. Some believe it is of Hebrew origin meaning "water". Maya also means "illusion' in Sanskrit.

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 244
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 288 (#14 most common name, +18.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #158
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 13,690

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#45. Laura

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#45. Laura

Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 247
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#365 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #46
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 67,231

#44. Dominique

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#44. Dominique

Dominique is a name of French origin meaning "of the Lord".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 254
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 16 (#365 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #119
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 23,462

#43. Imani

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#43. Imani

Imani is a name of Arabic origin meaning "belief".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 256
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 39 (#234 (tie) most common name, -84.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #203
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 7,708

#42. Margaret

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#42. Margaret

Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 258
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 196 (#32 most common name, -24.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #94
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 31,212

#41. Andrea

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#41. Andrea

Andrea is a name of Greek origin meaning "brave".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 259
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 93 (#113 most common name, -64.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #48
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 65,228

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#40. Megan

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#40. Megan

Megan is a name of Welsh origin meaning "pearl".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 261
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#381 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #10
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 160,360

#39. Christina

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#39. Christina

Christina is a name of Latin origin meaning "follower of Christ".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 270
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 10 (#423 (tie) most common name, -96.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #39
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 74,639

#38. Catherine

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#38. Catherine

Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 271
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#65 (tie) most common name, -49.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #78
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 40,715

#37. Erica

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#37. Erica

Erica is a name of Norse origin meaning "eternal ruler".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 274
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#544 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #55
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 55,734

#36. Tiffany

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#36. Tiffany

Tiffany is a name of Greek origin meaning "appearance of God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 282
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#377 (tie) most common name, -95.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #36
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 77,520

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#35. Courtney

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#35. Courtney

Courtney is a name of French origin meaning "short nose".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 286
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 14 (#377 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #22
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 113,278

#34. Briana

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#34. Briana

Briana is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 287
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 27 (#293 (tie) most common name, -90.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #76
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 42,747

#33. Amber

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#33. Amber

Amber is a name of Persian origin meaning "ambergris", a fragrant material extracted from a type of whale.

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 293
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 6 (#475 (tie) most common name, -98.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #20
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 115,598

#32. Olivia

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#32. Olivia

Olivia is a name of Latin origin meaning "olive tree".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 310
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 446 (#1 most common name, +43.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #37
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 75,895

#31. Brianna

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#31. Brianna

Brianna is a name of Irish origin meaning "noble".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 125 (#73 (tie) most common name, -59.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #26
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 99,101

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#30. Emma

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#30. Emma

Emma is a name of German origin meaning "universal".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 311
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 386 (#4 (tie) most common name, +24.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #53
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 58,199

#29. Anna

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#29. Anna

Anna is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 236 (#24 most common name, -28.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #34
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 78,558

#28. Michelle

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#28. Michelle

Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 332
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 53 (#191 (tie) most common name, -84.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #31
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 86,515

#27. Rebecca

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#27. Rebecca

Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 335
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 60 (#174 (tie) most common name, -82.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #23
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,703

#25. Samantha

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#25. Samantha

Samantha is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "told by God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 342
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 152 (#56 most common name, -55.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #5
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,009

#24. Nicole

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#24. Nicole

Nicole is a name of Greek origin meaning "victory of the people".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 344
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#161 most common name, -81.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #17
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 136,102

#23. Hannah

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#23. Hannah

Hannah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 356
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#38 (tie) most common name, -48.0% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #11
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 158,797

#22. Caroline

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#22. Caroline

Caroline is a name of French origin meaning "free man".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 357
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 280 (#15 most common name, -21.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #85
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 36,722

#20. Julia

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#20. Julia

Julia is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 378
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 183 (#41 most common name, -51.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #52
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 59,937

#19. Victoria

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#19. Victoria

Victoria is a name of Latin origin meaning "victory".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 382
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 201 (#31 most common name, -47.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #19
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 117,463

#18. Stephanie

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#18. Stephanie

Stephanie is a name of Greek origin meaning "crown".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 387
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 51 (#196 most common name, -86.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #14
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,822

#17. Kayla

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#17. Kayla

Kayla is a name of Irish origin meaning "slim and fair".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 406
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, -71.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #12
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 155,888

#16. Diamond

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#16. Diamond

Diamond is a name of British origin meaning "brilliant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 429
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #152
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 14,908

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#15. Jennifer

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#15. Jennifer

Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 455
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#161 most common name, -85.7% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #16
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 148,025

#14. Danielle

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#14. Danielle

Danielle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my judge".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 466
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#353 most common name, -96.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #24
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 109,581

#13. Taylor

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#13. Taylor

Taylor is a name of English origin meaning "one who tailors clothes".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 475
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 189 (#36 most common name, -60.2% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #9
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 169,021

#12. Lauren

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#12. Lauren

Lauren is a name of Latin origin meaning "the bay or laurel plant".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 483
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#89 (tie) most common name, -76.4% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #13
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 153,578

#11. Rachel

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#11. Rachel

Rachel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 487
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#317 most common name, -95.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #15
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 149,144

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#10. Alexandra

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#10. Alexandra

Alexandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 500
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 227 (#26 most common name, -54.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #28
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 94,793

#9. Emily

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#9. Emily

Emily is a name of Latin origin meaning "to strive".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 517
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 244 (#22 (tie) most common name, -52.8% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #3
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 237,240

#8. Katherine

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#8. Katherine

Katherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 520
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 210 (#29 most common name, -59.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #27
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 96,877

#7. Elizabeth

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#7. Elizabeth

Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 543
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 386 (#4 (tie) most common name, -28.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #8
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 172,669

#6. Alexis

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#6. Alexis

Alexis is a name of Greek origin meaning "helper".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 589
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 38 (#237 (tie) most common name, -93.5% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #18
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 131,188

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#5. Brittany

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#5. Brittany

Brittany is a name of French origin meaning "from Briton".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 639
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 17 (#353 most common name, -97.3% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #7
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 190,815

#4. Sarah

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#4. Sarah

Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "princess".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 652
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 143 (#60 (tie) most common name, -78.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #4
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 224,371

#3. Jessica

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#3. Jessica

Jessica is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "God beholds".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 705
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 43 (#222 most common name, -93.9% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #1
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 303,111

#2. Jasmine

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#2. Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin meaning "gift from God".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 915
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 77 (#139 most common name, -91.6% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #25
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 105,302

#1. Ashley

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#1. Ashley

Ashley is a name of English origin meaning "ash tree meadow".

Washington, D.C.
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 942
- Babies from 2010 to 2019: 244 (#22 (tie) most common name, -74.1% compared to the 90s)

National
- Rank: #2
- Babies from 1990 to 1999: 301,809

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